The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. The Cadillac listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Cadillac
Our data shows 22 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Cadillac. The rest are spread across Traverse City (3), Houghton Lake (2), and Grayling (2). Distances run up to about 58 miles. 4 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Lewis Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 11.9 miles from Cadillac. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Cadillac is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 11.9, 13.4, 26.6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 22 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for Cadillac: MI Appliance Repair (45.0 miles away, based in Grayling, 4.9 stars from 77 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (44.4 miles away, based in Manistee, 4.5 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (44.6 miles away, based in Grayling, 4.7 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (56.6 miles away, based in Mt Pleasant, 4.7 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
Never turn back on gas that was shut off for safety, and have gas line work done by a licensed plumber or the gas company. Source: Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - What To Do If You Smell Natural Gas
A dryer exhaust system carries combustion gases including carbon monoxide out of the home, so HUD rates a detached, missing or blocked dryer exhaust as a life-threatening deficiency; a CO alarm in the laundry area is recommended with gas dryers. Source: U.S. HUD - NSPIRE Standard: Clothes Dryer Exhaust Ventilation
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common repairs:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What Cadillac Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Cadillac come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
Gas piping work is licensed by the state through mechanical contractor specialty classifications, including fuel gas piping, fuel gas piping and venting, and LP distribution piping. Source: LARA: Mechanical Examination, Licensing/Registration & Application Information
Michigan's licensing lists no separate appliance repair license; gas, heating and refrigeration service work is licensed by work classification under the state mechanical contractor license. Source: LARA: Mechanical Examination, Licensing/Registration & Application Information
Questions to Ask a Cadillac Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Cadillac, MI
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Cadillac
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Cadillac technician which parts to bring.